229 E 81st St #E, Manhattan, NY 10028
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OFF MARKET

229 E 81st St #E
Manhattan, NY 10028

Upper East Side
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 500 sqft

$513,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,016/mo*
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$513,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,016/mo*
Refinance Your Home
1 Bed
1 Bath
500 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Coop
Year Built
1900
Living Area
500 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,027

About this House

Why rent when you can buy this fully renovated one bed home! Whether you're a first time buyer or looking for the perfect pied-a-terre this hidden home is a must see!

Move right in to this unique two building co-op, named Canterbury Mews. This apartment is located within a 19th century 3-story, 3-unit white clapboard building. A beautiful courtyard separates the house from the front brick, 8-unit building to make the property very unique and quiet for Manhattan.

This charming home is one flight up with an intercom and faces south into the garden. The open kitchen is equipped with Bosch appliances, marble backsplash, and quartz and walnut countertops. The comfortable one bedroom, fits a king size bed and other furniture, and leads to beautiful glass shower bathroom. The 10" wide white oak wood floors makes this apartment even more lovable!

Located in the most convenient part of the UES. Steps away from shopping, fine dining, Central Park and major transportation (Subway 4,5,6 and Q; bus M15 and crosstown M79). The co-op allows guarantors, parents buying for or with children; sublets allowed after two years.
229 E 81st St #E, Manhattan, NY 10028 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 500 sqft coop in Upper East Side, built in 1900. It last sold for $490,000 on Mar 11, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $513,400, with a rent estimate of $3,749/month.

Home Details for 229 E 81st St #E

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Coop

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 3
Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Garden

Community

Units in Building: 11

Price History for 229 E 81st St #E

DatePriceEventSource
03/11/2019$490,000Sold
N/A
11/29/2018$499,000PendingAgent Provided
10/25/2018$499,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/12/2015$425,000Sold
N/A
05/15/2015$420,000PendingAgent Provided
04/19/2015$420,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/12/2009$355,000Sold
N/A
09/09/2009$425,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Upper East Side

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.23M
$38.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.33K
$4MoM
Available listings
1174
36MoM
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Comparable Sales for 229 E 81st St #E

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
405 E 82nd St #2H, New York, NY
0.24
Coop
$499,000
10/10/25
1
1
450
405 E 82nd St #2H, Manhattan, NY
0.24
Coop
$499,000
11/03/25
1
1
450
178 E 80th St #2F, New York, NY
0.13
Coop
$599,000
04/06/26
1
1
650
320 E 83rd St #1F, Manhattan, NY
0.15
Coop
$565,000
09/03/25
1
1
700
440 E 79th St #1I, New York, NY
0.32
Coop
$460,000
03/09/26
1
1
500
333 E 80th St #2D, New York, NY
0.17
Coop
$599,000
06/17/26
1
1
750
241 E 76th St #2G, Manhattan, NY
0.26
Coop
$380,000
04/22/26
1
1
550
241 E 76th St #2E, Manhattan, NY
0.26
Coop
$510,000
01/27/26
1
1
700
370 E 76th St #B308, Manhattan, NY
0.32
Coop
$545,000
06/25/26
1
1
550
215 E 79th St #12B, New York, NY
0.10
Coop
$750,000
07/13/26
1
1
950

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Upper East Side
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What Locals Say about Upper East Side

At least 1479 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 93 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 84 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say it's quiet

  • 30 % Say parking is easy

  • 24 % Say there are community events

  • 18 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 16 % Say car is needed

  • 15 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Lauren
    "It’s fun to see all of the families and kids all around the neighborhood. It’s very family friendly. "
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  • Susan.michael
    "New york is not for everyone, the neighbourhood I live in is busy, fun and if you know where to go you can find old NY. My favorite place"
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  • Onadamenko
    "NYC is the most expensive, unreliable, incredibly city. There are many things for everyone's everyday lives. A lots of good schools, playgrounds, after schools activities. A lots of museums, theaters, famous places. "
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  • Paul M Johnson
    "It fun to be there my home is buy the pantry where I get food supermarket across the street easy access and restaurants all in the area"
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  • Bjk10022
    "You just have to teach your children how to be SAFE and “mind their own business””!! AND most importantly, make sure they STUDY ALL THE TIME AND CHOOSE SOMETHING THEy love to do!!!"
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    "Walkable , kids friendly , lots of parks and schools around. Lots of dogs and people don’t clean up after them often though "
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    "My neighborhood has changed over the years and there’s less hospitable than it used to be - streets are dirty"
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  • Michael Sands
    "We have lived in midtown for 20yrs We can walk to work or to movies and dinner out or even a broadway show "
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  • Susan.michael
    "Good transportation and regular trains and busses but they are getting dirtier and often homeless people are on board the bus or train. It can be very challenging "
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  • Mjknoff
    "It’s great for dogs and families lots of parks and outdoor spaces. Would highly recommend; great public transit and schools. "
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  • Ashley Gartner
    "The upper east is like the suburbs in manahattan. It’s perfect for families: great schools, proximity to playgrounds and parks, excellent restaurants, kid entertainment."
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    "It’s hot and filthy. And plenty of homeless. I like it. And parking is easy and cheap plentiful. And the traffic is always great. "
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  • Veronika Spektor
    "It’s quite “suburbs “ of hectic Manhattan. Very low key , kids friendly and neighborhoody. Beautiful parks from both sides, great schools"
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  • sls
    "Great area. Lots of parks, restaurants, stores and things to do. Near public transportation and very safe. "
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  • Abigail Thomson
    "I’m not aware of community events in this area, but we’ve only lived here a year and have a newborn."
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    "I take the subway to Hudson yards. I need to switch subway stops once in Times Square. Sometimes the train is delayed a bit. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I see people walking their dogs all the time. You can walk to Central Park or Carl Schurz Park along the East River and adjacent to Gracie Mansion."
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  • Trulia User
    "Playgrounds aplenty. Good public as well as many private schools. Safe for kids and lots of activities - 92nd street Y has many classes for kids."
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    "this is the high life once again trust me you'll love it so much I promise good luck with your search have fun"
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    "Dogs are more than welcome and it is very dog friendly. I see a lof of dog owners and this is a good neighborhood to own a pet !"
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    "There are nice parks and street fairs in the summer. I like the marathon. I also enjoy the proximity to Central Park."
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  • Trulia User
    "friendly neighborhood With great community. very safe and lots of things to do visit and enjoy on a daily basis."
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    "Everything one needs is right there, shops, restaurants, food stores, movie theaters, gyms, Central Park"
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    "Bars, Gracie Mansion, the MET, and the Guggenheim are in walking distance. Dont forget livijg on the 2nd avenue extension with a timely Q train, with the 4 5 and 6 train on Lexington. Plenty of great eateries, Movies and a CVS for personal health."
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  • Trulia User
    "Not to bad, I’m traveling from Brooklyn everyday so the commute isn’t to bad and the area is filled with bars and restaurants "
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    "Fine and beautiful houses, and over beautiful things that you can find in the world of the city,, thanks and have a great day................. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Several modes of transportation and all within a 5 min walk. You can travel by bus or train and it is super quick to lost parts of the city"
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    "Access to two subway lines and numerous bus routes. Easy commute. It’s also very walkable and in the past I have walked to and from my office."
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    "They would like that we have a few dog parks and they’re nice. Dog friendly restaurants and multiple pet shops and doggy daycare places"
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    "Great neighbourhood to be in for travelling to work and anywhere else in the city. Nice restaurants all around and good local stores"
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    "Neighbors are friendly, and reach out to form a community. Perfectly located to access subways and buses, and to get downtown in a hurry. "
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    "Very family friendly neighborhood. Many children, pets, great schools, walkable. Restaurants, shopping. Feels safe"
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    "Dog friendly. Great dog parks and Central Park is real close as well as other green spaces. "
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    "A lot of bars and restaurants, grocery and gym. there’s a lot of shopping stores,there’s a lot of buses and trains that you take and it’s very near in Manhattan. It’s a safe place to walk around even if it’s at night. "
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    "The schools are great, lots of classes and enrichment opportunities for kids in the area. Schools are also very good "
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    "Dog walkers and daycare for dogs. Also, lots of dog owners to socialize and short walk to many parks. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Traditional, old neighborhood, tight knit community groups and established network of community organizers "
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    "Very busy night life on weekends. Calm week nights. You’ll never go hungry, there’s almost too many places to eat. "
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    "Close to Central Park the 92nd street ymca is great. Lots of restaurants and supermarkets within walking distance "
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    "There are many families here and the Park is only a few blocks away. The park has lots of places for kids"
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Frequently asked questions about 229 E 81st St #E

  • What is 229 E 81st St #E estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 229 E 81st St #E in Manhattan, NY is $513,400.
  • What is the price history for 229 E 81st St #E?
    229 E 81st St #E in Manhattan, NY last sold for $490,000 in March 2019.
  • Is Manhattan a buyer's or seller's market?
    Manhattan is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Manhattan?
    The median sale price in Manhattan is $1.23M. That is up $38.33K from the prior month.